DVD of the Black Powder Mill created by film maker Stefan Raabe in conjuction with the Friend's of the Black Powder Mill and Brimbank CouncilBlack Powder Mill created by film maker Stefan Raabe in conjuction with the Friend's of the Black Powder Mill and Brimbank Councilblack powder mill, explosive factory, deer park, cainlea

The Friends of the Black Powder Mill and local historians (including Olwen Ford) produced a heritage brochure about the former Albion Explosives Factory and the Mill. To introduce and celebrate the new public brochure explaining the history of the Mill and the wider explosives factory site.The Mill had been restored and officially reopened in 2003; the brochure formed part of the public interpretation strategy.Black Power Mill Lauch of Brochure6/8/2002 Chair Jack Sheridan Chairman Friends Of Black Powder Mill Launch By Prof Ian D. Rap Other Speakers Olwen Ford, Cr. Sam David, Bob Secombe black powder mill, cainlea, albion explosive factory, ian d. rap, olwen ford, sam david, bob secombe

The Black Powder Mill is the last remaining building from the Albion Explosives Factory and is located in the suburb of Cairnlea. It was used to grind gunpowder for bombs and shells in WW2. In 2001 the Black Powder Mill was included in the National Trust's Heritage Register due to its cultural heritage significance. Friends Of The Black Powder Mill A Blast From The Past Memories of Albion Explosives Factoryblack powder mill, albion explosive factory

The Black Powder Mill in Deer Park (Cairnlea) is the only surviving building of Australia’s former gunpowder manufacturing industry, built in 1942 as part of the Albion Explosives Factory. It is heritage-listed and remains a rare reminder of Melbourne’s munitions history. The mill was saved by a group of community members which ultimately formed the Friends of the Black Powder Mill. This group has subsequently been taken over by the Sunshine & District Historical Society. On limited occasions the mill is open to the public.Opening Ceremony The Black Powder Mill Tuesday 9th December 2003the black powder mill, deer park explosive factory, deer park, cairnlea

4928.01 - Black Powder Mill Open Day Materials (Friends of the Black Powder Mill) Posters - Cairnlea Heritage Trail Brochure Back 4928.01 - Black Powder Mill Open Day Materials (Friends of the Black Powder Mill) Posters - Cairnlea Heritage Trail Brochure Front 4928.02 - Black Powder Mill Open Day Materials (Friends of the Black Powder Mill) Posters - Albion Explosive Factory Map 4928.03 - Black Powder Mill Open Day Materials (Friends of the Black Powder Mill) Posters - The Little Black Powder Mill Poster Photo 02 4928.03- Black Powder Mill Open Day Materials (Friends of the Black Powder Mill) Posters - The Little Black Powder Mill Poster Photo 01black powder mill, albion explosive factory

Past employees talk about the operations and past experiences of the Albion Explosive Factory.Black Powder Mill Opening Daythe black powder mill, deer park, albion explosive factory, cairnlea, noel tozer, andrew "andy" calvert

Black Powder Mill from Tom Rigg 11/6/2004

The Black Powder Mill is the last surviving building of the former Albion Explosives Factory. When the wider factory was demolished and the Cairnlea estate was being developed, the mill was at risk of being demolished. Local residents and heritage advocates formed Friends of the Black Powder Mill Inc., who became the primary campaigners for its preservation. The Brimbank City Council supported the Friends group’s efforts, including running public surveys and public meetings thus allowing the local residents have their say in the future of Black Powder Mill. There were many people who wanted it restored but there also many people who wanted it demolished. This photograph is of some of the material used by Council during the public consultation phase of saving The Black Powder Mill.Saving The Black Powder Mill is nationally significant because it is the only surviving gunpowder manufacturing building on its original site in Australia, and one of the very last purpose‑built military gunpowder mills in the world. Brimbank City Council Have your say on the future of the Black Power Millblack powder mill, grassy point road, cairnlea, deer park, albion explosive factory

This is an early photograph of the Black Powder Mill after the Explosive Factory was closed down, but before any restoration work took place and it was placed on the Voctorian Heritage List.Black Powder Mill (Building No. 745) - Built: 1942, to supplement output from the nearby ICIANZ plant (operating since 1935). - Function: Ground gunpowder for bombs and shells using an edge-runner mill—a technology dating back to the 16th century. - Design: - Two levels: milling equipment above, mechanical gear below. - Reinforced concrete walls and sacrificial wooden blast doors directed explosions safely toward Kororoit Creek. - Incident: In 1944, an explosion injured two workers; one later died from burns. Heritage and Preservation - Significance: - Only surviving building from the Albion Explosives Factory. - Possibly the last gunpowder production building erected for military use worldwide. - Recognized for its engineering, historical, and social importance. - Saved by Community: Initially slated for demolition, but preserved after strong local advocacy. - Restoration: Added to the National Trust Register in 2001; restored and reopened in 2003. - Today: - Hosts annual open days with machinery demonstrations and black powder firearm displays. - Managed by the Sunshine & District Historical Society since 2022. black powder mill, deer park, explosive factory, cairnlea, icianz, ici

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The suburb Cairnlea was officially established in 1999. Cairnlea was built on the former Albion Explosive Factory site. These photographs provide a visual record of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Cairnlea in 2020.These photographs provide a visual chronicle of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Cairnlea in 2020.5611.01 - Black Powder Mill 2nd April 2020 Photo 01.JPG 5611.02 - Black Powder Mill 2nd April 2020 Photo 02.JPG 5611.03 - Black Powder Mill 2nd April 2020 Photo 04.JPG 5611.04 - Black Powder Mill 2nd April 2020 Photo 05.JPG 5611.05 - Black Powder Mill 2nd April 2020 Photo 06.JPG 5611.06 - Black Powder Mill 2nd April 2020 Photo 07.JPG 5611.07 - Cairnlea 2nd April 2020 Photo 01.JPG 5611.08 - Cairnlea 2nd April 2020 Photo 02.JPG 5611.09 - Cairnlea 2nd April 2020 Photo 03.JPG 5611.10 - Cairnlea 2nd April 2020 Photo 04.JPG 5611.11 - Lake Chamoun Cairnlea 2nd April 2020 Photo 01.JPG 5611.12 - Lake Chamoun Cairnlea 2nd April 2020 Photo 02.JPG cairnlea, black powder mill, lake chamoun

The suburb Cairnlea was officially established in 1999. Cairnlea was built on the former Albion Explosive Factory site. These photographs provide a visual record of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Cairnlea in 2022.These photographs provide a visual chronicle of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Cairnlea in 2022.5587.01 - Cairnlea Dr 159 - Australia Buddhist Centre 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5587.02 - Cairnlea Dr 159 - Australia Buddhist Centre 2022 Photo 02.JPG 5587.03 - Cairnlea Dr 159 - Australia Buddhist Centre 2022 Photo 03.JPG 5587.04 - Cairnlea Dr 159 - Australia Buddhist Centre 2022 Photo 04.JPG 5587.05 - Kevin Flint Rerserve Sign 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5587.06 - Black Powder Mill 2022 Photo 01.JPG kevin flint reserve, cairnlea drive, cairnlea, black powder mill, australia buddhist centre

These photographs were taken of The Advocate newspaper building in 2000, after a resident reported the presence of a beehive inside.These photographs capture the condition of the Black Powder Mill during the construction of the new suburb of Cairnlea. In one image, the newly built Parklea Avenue can be seen in the background. At the time, the mill had been earmarked for demolition by the developer. After sustained lobbying by the City of Brimbank and the Friends of the Black Powder Mill, the structure was ultimately saved. Today, it stands as the last surviving building of the more than 700 structures that once formed the Albion Explosives Factory, an industrial complex that employed tens of thousands, and remains the only intact gunpowder‑manufacturing building on its original site in Australia.Powder Mill Building St. Albans 16black powder mill, albion explosive factor, grassy point road, cairnlea, deer park

The suburb Cairnlea was officially established in 1999. Cairnlea was built on the former Albion Explosive Factory site. These photographs provide a visual record of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Cairnlea in 2021.These photographs provide a visual chronicle of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Cairnlea in 2021.5586.01 - Stockton Run Reserve Cairnlea - Significant Tree Sugar Gum 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5586.02 - Albion Rovers Football Club Kevin Flint Reserve Cainlea 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5586.03 - Featherheads Grasslands Cainlea 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5586.04 - Featherheads Grasslands Cainlea 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5586.05 - Gurnung Rd Cairnlea - Significant Tree Sugar Gum 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5586.06 - Gurnung Rd Cairnlea - Significant Tree Sugar Gum 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5586.07 - ICI Internal Kororoit Creek Bridge Cairnlea 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5586.08 - ICI Internal Kororoit Creek Bridge Cairnlea 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5586.09 - Kororoit Creek Near Powder Mill - Significant Tree River Red Gum 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5586.10 - Kororoit Creek Near Powder Mill - Significant Tree River Red Gum 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5586.11 - Kororoit Creek Near Powder Mill - Significant Tree River Red Gum 2021 Photo 03.JPG 5586.12 - Kororoit Creek Rear of Deer Park Hotel Cainlea 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5586.13 - Powder Miil Plaque 2021 Photo 01.JPG stockton run, albion rovers football club, kevin flint reserve, featherheads grasslands, gurnung road, kororoit creek, black powder mill, cairnlea

A collection of newspaper articles from The Westsider Newspapernon-fictionthe westsider, h.v. mckay, deer park, black powder mill, maribyrnong river, derrimut hotel, durham street, sunshine, sunshine post officer, sunshine college, man lifting cow, hampshire road, albion explosive factory

This item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder Mill. It is used during the Black Powder Mill open daysShell Q.F.H.E. 4" F.A. 35lb MK1B with Cartiridge

This item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillStaff of Albion Explosive Factory September 1955albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillAbsorption House & Week Nitric Tanks, R.D.X. Plant Explosive Factory Albionalbion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillAlbion Staff 1943albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

These items belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder Mill1/ General Factory Layout B/23131/C 1/9/1945 2/ Electrical Layout Western Area B/22945/T 21/3/1945 3/ Services Layout Powder Plants Area B/23148/P 23/10/1945 4/ List of Survey Drawings General Area B/23150/C 5/ Plan of Survey C22866/C 28/2/1947 6/ Plan of Survey Showing Additional Information at Deer Park for Imperial Chemical Industries of Australia & New Zealand C/22865/N 7/General Plan with Building Numbers V-94572 1956 8/ Australian Surveying & Land Information Group Aerial Photograph (Copy) 9/ Summary of Buildings & Numbers W-94193 1956 10/ Summary of Buildings & Numbers W-97886 Sheet 1 of 2 1961 11/ Summary of Buildings & Numbers W-97886 Sheet 2 of 2 1961 12/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 6 of 8 1956 13/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 7 of 8 1956 14/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 3 of 8 1956 15/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 5 of 8 1956 16/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 4 of 8 1956 17/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 2 of 8 1956 18/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 1 of 8 1956|19/ General Layout W-94294 Sheet 8 of 8 1956albion explosive factory, deer park, ballarat road

Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillRocket Propellant Buildings Looking South West Explosive Factory Albionalbion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillR.D.X. Plant, Absorption Towers Explosive Factory Albionalbion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder MillSynthetic Ammonia, Ammonia Oxidation & T.N.T. Plants Explosive Factory Albionalbion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Brochure Cairnlea Master Plan 2nd February 2000|Brochure Cairnlea Community News Winter 2000|Brochure Cairnlea Heritage Trail Two Walks from the Black Powder Mill March 2010|Brochure A Natural Place To Call Home|Brochure Cairnlea Heritage Trail Two Walks from the Black Powder Millcairnlea

Mr. Noel Tozer worked as the Albion Explosives Factory manager from 1981 to 1983. He was appointed to the Project "REFA" (Relocate Albion Explosives Factory) that relocated the TNT and RDX plants to the Mulwala Explosives Factory, New South Wales. Noel was instrumental in creating the Black Powder Mill Friends Society which saved the demolition of the from black powder mill. This item is a framed black & white copy of the original colour photograph Cat No 3304 Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder Mill.albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park, noel tozer

Mr. A.I. Bodycomb was the Site Manager from 1956 to 1964. Item belonged to the Friends of the Black Powder Mill.Mr. A.I. Bodycomb Site Manager 1956 - 1964albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Mr. K.W. Bennett was the Albion Explosive Factory Manager from 1966 to 1977. This Item belonged to Friends of the Black Powder Mill.Mr. K.W. Bennett 1966 - 1977albion explosive factory, explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park

Mr. Noel Tozer worked as the Albion Explosives Factory manager from 1981 to 1983. He was appointed to the Project "REFA" (Relocate Albion Explosives Factory) that relocated the TNT and RDX plants to the Mulwala Explosives Factory, New South Wales. Noel was instrumental in creating the Black Powder Mill Friends Society which saved the demolition of the from black powder mill. This item is a framed black & white copy of the original colour photograph Cat No 3304Mr Noel Tozer 1981 - 1983albion explosive factory, ballarat road, deer park, noel tozer